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  1. 2005-52-11 - T-shirt

    Cream colored t-shirt with black and red screen printing depicting the carferries CITY OF MILWAUKEE (1931), ARTHUR K. ATKINSON (1917) and VIKING (1925). Reads "Frankfort" and lists the name and date built for each ship.

    Record Type: Object

    T-shirt
  2. 2005-52-4 - Napkin

    White paper dinner napkin with black logo at bottom that reads "S.S. BADGER" with the carferry BADGER depicted above in red and black. Folded.

    Record Type: Object

    Napkin
  3. 2005-53-2 - Bottle

    Purple glass bottle, round with narrow neck at top. Pressed glass imprinted on both sides. One side reads "Manitowoc Maritime Museum, Manitowoc, Wis." with an image of a submarine at center. Opposite side reads "First Ship Built in Manitowoc, Citizen, 1847" with an image of the schooner CITIZEN at center. A paper sticker is adhered to the side of the bottle that identifies the maker. These bottles were sold as a fundraiser for the Museu...

    Record Type: Object

    Bottle
  4. 2005-82-10 - Print

    Print depicting a submarine in the water with a dolphins insignia above. Appears to be a preliminary copy that would have been given to a printer.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  5. 2005-82-4 - Print

    Insignia from World War II submarine USS JALLAO. Shows a fish holding a torpedo. Appears to be a preliminary copy with handwritten notations that would have been given to a printer.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  6. 2006-9-10 - Print

    Print of a painting by Russ Porter of the DELTA QUEEN southbound on the Mississippi River from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin during the fall. Stern view underway, with people visible on the decks.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  7. 2006-9-11 - Print

    Print of a painting by Russ Porter of the whaleback CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS in downtown Milwaukee, 1910. Starboard quarter view going through drawbridge with people standing on decks.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  8. 2006-9-16 - Print

    Print of a painting by Russ Porter of the Algoma Central Railway self-unloader bulk carrier AGAWA CANYON passing through the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Starboard quarter view with bridge in background.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  9. 2006-9-6 - Print

    Print of a painting by Russ Porter of the BANNOCKBURN, known and a Lake Superior ghost ship. The ship vanished with crew on November 21, 1902. Sailors have since reported seeing her in the fog and mist. Starboard side view, with ice and snow on the ship, sails down.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  10. 2007-34-10082 - Mug

    White ceramic EDWARD L. RYERSON mug with handle. A color image of the freighter is screen printed on the side of the mug along with data about it's build date, length, power and home port. Gold around the rim.

    Record Type: Object

    Mug
  11. 2007-26-2 - Lighter

    Stainless steel lighter with a round enamel medallion on the front featuring the USS COBIA AGSS 245 insignia in white, turquoise, blue and red. On the opposite side is a brass dolphin insignia at the center with "USS COBIA AGSS 245" in black lettering. Top flips open for use. Dates to the period after USS COBIA had been reclassified as an auxiliary submarine (AGSS) after December 1, 1962.

    Record Type: Object

    Lighter
  12. 2007-34-10074 - Print

    Print of a line drawing of Grand Trunk Line car ferry MILWAUKEE by F. W. Schmidt, 1991. Shows a port quarter view of the vessel underway. Signed by the artist in pencil on the lower right corner. Number 3/10. In a silver metal frame.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  13. 2007-35-27 - Cap

    White baseball style cap with brim. Front of the hat has a patch sewn on that reads "S.S. Medusa Challenger" on a ship's wheel in front of an anchor, with an "M" at the center. All in blue and orange embroidery on a white background with an orange embroidered border. Inside of hat is lined with foam. Hat size is adjustable at the back. With four holes along the top for ventilation.

    Record Type: Object

    Cap
  14. 2007-63-101 - Card, Playing

    Deck of playing cards that has "The S.S. Medusa Challenger" and an outline of the freighter printed on the back of the cards. The background is blue with white printing.

    Record Type: Object

    Card, Playing
  15. 2010-17-13 - Painting

    Painting, casein on paper, depicting a beach scene with one man holding another on his shoulders, three women swimming and sunbathing and a white sailboat in the background. By Schomer Lichtner, 1949.

    Record Type: Object

    Painting
  16. 2010-17-15 - Print

    Screen print on paper, "Collector's Corner" depicting a Door County marine scene with boat and seagulls. By Schomer Lichtner, 1981.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  17. 2010-17-4 - Print

    Screen print on paper, "Milwaukee," depicting white sailboats and red and yellow butterflies all on a blue background. By Schomer Lichtner, 1983.

    Record Type: Object

    Print
  18. 2010-17-7 - Painting

    Acrylic painting depicting the profile of a woman in a red rowboat with a red-winged blackbird to the right and lily pads to her right. The woman is Ruth Grotenrath. By Schomer Lichtner, APril 15, 1992. A sketch of the painting was drawn on the back side.

    Record Type: Object

    Painting
  19. 2010-24-1 - Drawing

    Color sketch depicting a profile portrait of a lady with blonde hair wearing a green top and a straw boater or skimmer style hat adorned with a feather. In the lower right corner there is an inscription that reads "G.T. Co., S. S. Columbus, 1899," written inside a ribbon design. Medium is possibly pastel on paper. It is believed this sketch was created as a souvenir to be purchased for passengers traveling on the Christopher Columbus in 189...

    Record Type: Object

    Drawing
  20. 2015-22-1 - Envelope

    Commemorative cachet from launching of yard oiler YO-198 at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company on April 21, 1945. Text on front reads "Launching U.S.S. Tanker YO 198, Manitowoc Wisconsin." Addressed to Mr. Milton C. Phillips of Green Bay.

    Record Type: Object

    Envelope

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